Nice Improvement, Guys

I was relieved to see there was at least a MEASURE of talent among the Idol guys last night. Here's my quick list of how I felt about the performances:

* Phil - I didn't think he did as good a job as he did last week, but the fact that he's my pick for the best looking guy overrode that.

* Jared - I really did not like his song, but he was really funny after the song - talking to Simon about the Love Boat. That saved it for me.

* AJ- I don't even remember what he sang, and it was just whatever for me.

* Sanjaya - I was cringing all the way through. I like Sanjaya and I think he's cute, but it really was like a bad high school musical/show choir/talent show for me. I was glad Randy thought so too - I didn't feel so crazy.

* Chris Sligh - He's MARRIED?? That was my surprise of the night. I've not looked to see if the contestants have complete profiles on the website - and if there's one out there, maybe it says he's married. But I had no idea he had a wife! Wear a ring, boy!! Good song - what I heard of it after being so surprised about the marriage thing.

* Nick - SAPPY. He did a good job - and I actually sort of knew that song - but he still isn't my favorite.

* Blake - my favorite of the night. Good job - loved the beatboxing making an appearance - loved it! Fortunately I didn't know the original version, so I can't say that he was a copycat.

* Brandon - He was on my top three last week but this week he was more in AJ's league in my book.

* Chris R - HATED that song. I thought he sounded like he was rushing to get in all the words, I couldn't understand him, and I thought it was awful all the way around. And then the judges gave him the performance of the night vote. Go figure.

* Sundance - I had SO wanted him to go home last week but I liked him a small bit this week. Maybe the baby sob story won me over.

That's my thought! Phats? Christina? Others?